Won't Back Down (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Won't Back Down is a drama film directed by Daniel Barnz, running about 121 minutes. “If you can't beat the system... change it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensure a bright future for their children. The two women refuse to let any obstacles stand in their way as they battle a bureaucracy that's hopelessly mired in traditional thinking, and they seek to re-energize a faculty that has lost its passion for teaching.
Who’s in it. Won't Back Down stars Viola Davis as Nona Alberts, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Jamie Fitzpatrick, Ving Rhames as Principal Thompson and Lance Reddick as Charles Alberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Won't Back Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Won't Back Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Won't Back Down tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Won't Back Down (2012)?
- In US, Won't Back Down is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Won't Back Down worth watching?
- Won't Back Down holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Won't Back Down?
- Won't Back Down stars Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames, Lance Reddick and Rosie Perez.
- When was Won't Back Down released?
- Won't Back Down was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.